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U.S. Navy sailors rescue survivors from the USS West Virginia during the Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941. (Credit: U.S. Navy)

December is not only known for its holidays; it has a special place in American history. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the U.S. was drawn into World War 2. If you’re looking for research paper topics for a paper on military history, you might want to explore America’s war in the Pacific.

World War 2 in the Pacific

It all began on December 7, 1941, at 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time. A swarm of Japanese dive bombers descended on the island of Oahu and completed a surprise attack on the military base of Pearl Harbor. Read more →